Fertilizer for banana trees - Ask Extension
ive searched all the box stores for fertilizer for my banana trees. Where can I purchase it in Palm Beach County?
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Fertilizer for banana trees #302939
Asked February 25, 2016, 12:03 PM EST
ive searched all the box stores for fertilizer for my banana trees. Where can I purchase it in Palm Beach County?
Palm Beach County Florida
Expert Response
Hello,
Banana plants need fertile conditions and an abundance of soil moisture for best growth and production. The type of development the plant makes in the first 3 to 4 months determines the weight of the cluster and the number of bananas. Consequently, it is essential to provide the best of care during this period. The most comparable fertilizer on the market that meets the requirements of banana trees is palm fertilizer, 8-2-12. It also has the magnesium the banana plants need. I noticed that Home Depot had PalmGain with is a palm fertilizer, 10 pound bag for $14.98. I have used this product with great results.
Let us know if we can be of further assistance! A
Banana plants need fertile conditions and an abundance of soil moisture for best growth and production. The type of development the plant makes in the first 3 to 4 months determines the weight of the cluster and the number of bananas. Consequently, it is essential to provide the best of care during this period. The most comparable fertilizer on the market that meets the requirements of banana trees is palm fertilizer, 8-2-12. It also has the magnesium the banana plants need. I noticed that Home Depot had PalmGain with is a palm fertilizer, 10 pound bag for $14.98. I have used this product with great results.
Let us know if we can be of further assistance! A
Andy,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to question. I did see this product while there and will return tomorrow to make the purchase.
One more question, my trees vary in size can you advise proper distribution, amount and how often? Seems everyone has a difference of opinion.
Mary S.
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to question. I did see this product while there and will return tomorrow to make the purchase.
One more question, my trees vary in size can you advise proper distribution, amount and how often? Seems everyone has a difference of opinion.
Mary S.
Hey Mary,
It's according the the type of banana tree but all banana trees are fast growing plants consisting of one of more upright, trunk-like structures (pseudostems) and suckers. They form a tightly packed concentric layers of leaf sheaths, an underground rhizome, and a fibrous root system. The whole plant is call a 'mat'. Banana's like full sun if you expect them to produce fruit. The time from shooting to fruit harvest depends upon temperature, cultivar, soil moisture, and cultural practices but generally ranges from 80 to 180 days. The time from planting a small banana sucker and harvest ranges from 9-20 months depending on the same mentioned above.
If you get the fertilizer we spoke of in the messages above you would broadcast around the mat from 1' away from the trunk to 5 feet away using no more than 1/2 pound (2 cups) every 2 months.
Banana plants need fertile conditions and an abundance of soil moisture for best growth and production. They should have 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This is the latest information from the University of Florida which is Florida's land grant college--Extension service.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can be of further assistance--anytime. A
It's according the the type of banana tree but all banana trees are fast growing plants consisting of one of more upright, trunk-like structures (pseudostems) and suckers. They form a tightly packed concentric layers of leaf sheaths, an underground rhizome, and a fibrous root system. The whole plant is call a 'mat'. Banana's like full sun if you expect them to produce fruit. The time from shooting to fruit harvest depends upon temperature, cultivar, soil moisture, and cultural practices but generally ranges from 80 to 180 days. The time from planting a small banana sucker and harvest ranges from 9-20 months depending on the same mentioned above.
If you get the fertilizer we spoke of in the messages above you would broadcast around the mat from 1' away from the trunk to 5 feet away using no more than 1/2 pound (2 cups) every 2 months.
Banana plants need fertile conditions and an abundance of soil moisture for best growth and production. They should have 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week. This is the latest information from the University of Florida which is Florida's land grant college--Extension service.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can be of further assistance--anytime. A
